Thread: LOWA BOOTS

Just purchased pair of Lowa boots every time i cross a river i fall over ,cant stay on my feet like walking on ice
Really comfortable replaced burnt out pair like for like thinking stick with what you know anyone having same prob as will change
to save injury

As in you got a new model compared to your last one and they have a slippery sole?

Every alpine boot I have had is slippery on wet rock/roots but I have only had lowas and Andrews......its either that or the sole cuts out before the boot I think.

Will follow with interest.

I had a good run with lowa tibets, changed to a different model (hunter gtx i think) with a higher ankle and a few more eyelets. Found the same issue with traction on rocks or bush, maybe i was lazy with my tibets. New ones are just as comfortable and work 90% of the time with no issues

Would they happen to be the Z6 or Z8? I have seen a few comments on various sites about them being slippery in the wet.
My Renegades seem to be okay on wet rocks, though not as grippy as my cheapo sneaker-type hiking boots.

Originally Posted by Cigar

Would they happen to be the Z6 or Z8? I have seen a few comments on various sites about them being slippery in the wet.
My Renegades seem to be okay on wet rocks, though not as grippy as my cheapo sneaker-type hiking boots.

No
As 223 said I sold him those beautiful boot but for alpine snow
The z series are flexi and that's what it all about
My cheapies that 400 guys now have are copy of z8 high
Infantry grade

Originally Posted by Cigar

Would they happen to be the Z6 or Z8? I have seen a few comments on various sites about them being slippery in the wet.
My Renegades seem to be okay on wet rocks, though not as grippy as my cheapo sneaker-type hiking boots.

No
As 223 said I sold him those beautiful boot but for alpine snow
The z series are flexi and that's what it all about
My cheapies that 400 guys now have are copy of z8 high
Infantry grade and are proving very good traction on all surfaces
But not think b suited to shale or scree and won't take a crampon
On phone so not sure if getting through

I have tibets and have always found them slippery on wet rocks. Then I watch NZ hunting adventures and the Duleys seem to jump around on rocks like their boots have suction cups on the bottom. I don't know how they do it.

I found the same problem with my lovely comfortable Lowa boots, I fell into the river, got wet and and banged the scope, because I slipped on the wet rocks. I'd never had such slippery sole boots before. Very comfortable but not safe really, so I've gone back to a pair of uncomfortable but non-slippery Katmandu boots.

Honestly dont know what people rave about Lowas, I bit the bullet and bought Tibet's a couple years back and the only thing they had going for them was they were comfy, they fell apart literally second trip out, and I'm not the only one that's had that problem, rand came off both of them and the complete sole started to come away at the heel on one. Yea you might get 9 out of 10 pairs that are good but for the money you pay their quality control needs a lot of work

I have the leather lined Tibets, bought in Germany. I have never had such comfy easy to walk in boots. As Ryan says the Rands did come away so I re-glued them. As to grip - no problem, in fact the positive non slip grip means that I can cover more ground for fewer steps. I wouldn't blame Lowa for slippery soles, blame Vibram who make the sole.

Originally Posted by whirehair

Just purchased pair of Lowa boots every time i cross a river i fall over ,cant stay on my feet like walking on ice
Really comfortable replaced burnt out pair like for like thinking stick with what you know anyone having same prob as will change
to save injury

Same issues I have Z6 slippery as.
I complained as my son also brought a pair same thing.
They offered us another pair at 1/2 price as they said they had issues with them.
I brought Tibet and hate the blood great lumps of lead on your feet.
Now I'm looking for new boots any suggestions.

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Originally Posted by 25 /08 IMP

Same issues I have Z6 slippery as.
I complained as my son also brought a pair same thing.
They offered us another pair at 1/2 price as they said they had issues with them.
I brought Tibet and hate the blood great lumps of lead on your feet.
Now I'm looking for new boots any suggestions.

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I've gone to Anatom Q5's and I reckon they're brilliant, they're reasonably stiff so I wouldn't use them if you're doing a lot of easy country but I've found them comfortable, hard wearing, and provide plenty of grip and support

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

I've gone to Anatom Q5's and I reckon they're brilliant, they're reasonably stiff so I wouldn't use them if you're doing a lot of easy country but I've found them comfortable, hard wearing, and provide plenty of grip and support

Thanks Ryan yeah I need a bit more flex as the Tibet are way too stiff as well for bush hunting I keep kicking roots and things.

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...and my Lowa soles disintegrated through “lack of use” (according to sales person). Have changed brands.

Originally Posted by Ingrid 51

...and my Lowa soles disintegrated through “lack of use” (according to sales person). Have changed brands.

Are they 'Vibram' soles?. I have seen a pair of Lowas that were 30 years old with genuine Lowa branded soles and the soles were still good. Most of the Vibrams are PU ( polyurethane) and not rubber. That is why they are slippery and why yours disintegrated.